Israel Conducts Large-Scale Drill for Plane Crash Scenario at Ben Airport

By ניצן שפירא

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The exercise, "Human Spark," tested response protocols and inter-agency coordination for mass casualty events. Lessons from a previous Flydubai incident were incorporated into the planning.

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The exercise, "Human Spark," involved the Home Front Command, police, and MDA.
The drill focused on coordination, access routes, and support for survivors.
Lessons from a Flydubai incident were integrated into the response planning.
Reserve officers participated in operating support centers for survivors and families.

The exercise, codenamed "Human Spark," aimed to test the coordination and response capabilities of various agencies in a mass casualty aviation event.

Participating organizations included the Home Front Command, the Police, Magen David Adom (MDA), the Fire and Rescue Services, and the Israel Airports Authority. The drill focused on evaluating access routes to the airport and the effectiveness of support provided to survivors and their families.

A key objective was to incorporate lessons learned from past emergencies, specifically referencing the Flydubai incident where family and reception centers were activated with the Home Front Command's assistance. These centers are designed to offer initial support, emotional, and psychological guidance to survivors and to provide a central point for family members to receive information and support.

Reserve population officers were mobilized to assist in operating these centers and practicing response protocols during the "Human Spark" exercise. The drill emphasized inter-agency cooperation and the readiness to handle complex disaster scenarios.

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